Pat Murray's No-Nonsense Guide to Coastal Fishing (Saltwater Strategies). This item is unavailable.Pat Murray's No-Nonsense Guide to Coastal Fishing (Saltwater Strategies)

Pat Murray's No-Nonsense Guide to Coastal Fishing is the much-anticipated sequel to our original best-selling Saltwater Strategies. It provides an in-depth look at the details the transform the sport of coastal fishing into an art.

Pat's straight forward approach gives an insider's look into fishing like a pro. From detailed maps to general philosophies for success, this book is a must-have guide for every coastal angler.

This no-nonsense guide is the culmination of years of professional guiding and countless personal angling experiences. It is an A to Z guide for everyone from beginner to pro. Put simply, it will make you a better fisherman.

Here's just a sample of what you'll learn:

Decoding the Coast: topography, structure, water flow and historical perspective

Land Locked: a guide to quality fishing without a boat

Wading Techniques: uncovering the mystery of mysticism of wadefishing

Nearshore Tactics: from tarpon to sharks, world-class battles await within sight of coastal beaches

Treasure Maps: an in-depth look at Texas' most popular bays and most secret spots to target including detailed maps with the author's personal notes indicating specific spots to target

Tournament Tactics: winning techniques and philosophies to turn what learn into cash

Hiring a Guide: an ex-guide's look at how to hire a real pro

Tips from the Pros: see what the pros would use if they could only have five lures

And much, much more...

During his seven years of professional guiding on the Galveston Bay Complex, Pat Murray won second-runner up in the 1993 Guide's Cup Tournament, won the 1994 Media Cup Championship and won the prestigious Guide's Cup in 1995. As an amateur, he recently won a 1999 Galveston Troutmasters Tournament.

Pat worked as an assistant Director for the Coastal Conservation Association Texas for four years and is currently CCA's National Communications Director. He is Chairman of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission's recreational fishing panel and continues to be an impassioned voice for marine conservation and proper fisheries management in Texas and beyond.

Pat has written for numerous state and national publications. He is currently on the editing staff of CCA's nationally acclaimed TIDE magazine as well as writing an award-winning bi-monthly column. He has won several writing awards and was given the 2000 Texas Outdoor Writer's Association Editorial-of-the-Year award.